Biomedical Equipment Technician (SOG/ST 4) - May Pen Hospital

Qualification and Experience:

• Associate Degree in Biomedical Equipment Technology plus a minimum of two years’ experience in the repair and maintenance of medical equipment. 

OR 

• Associate Degree in Electronics Technology or Diploma in Electrical Engineering specializing in Instrumentation and Control with a minimum of three years’ experience. 

Specific Knowledge/Required Skills/Competencies:

• Knowledge of Biomedical Equipment Operation, Repair and Maintenance. 
• Knowledge of Basic Anatomy and Physiology. 
• Knowledge of Colour Code Conventions used in wiring and component marking.
• Sound knowledge of Biomedical Instrumentation. 
• Sound knowledge of Customer service principles and guidelines. 
• Sound knowledge of Current trends relating to Biomedical Equipment 
• Ability to analyse, conduct repairs, test and maintain accurate records of medical equipment.
• Ability to interpret schematics, and illustrated parts drawings of biomedical instrumentation. 

Key Responsibilities includes:

• Installs, calibrates, maintains, repairs, and inspects medical equipment and instrumentation, including life support equipment using hand and power tools, measuring devices, and knowledge of manufacturers’ manuals, and troubleshooting techniques. 
• Gives recommendations regarding the purchase of medical equipment. 
• Gives recommendations regarding equipment to be discontinued or “Board of Surveyed”.
• Performs preventative maintenance and safety testing of clinical equipment, devices, and systems. 
• Reviews outcome of preventative maintenance actions and make recommendations to supervisor. 
• Diagnoses and corrects system equipment malfunctions. 
• Provides technical assistance and instructions to personnel regarding equipment operation and maintenance. 
• Assists with in-service educational programmes on use of equipment. 
• Completes works orders and provide updates to immediate supervisor in a timely manner.
• Assists at other Hospitals and Health Facilities within the SRHA with repairs, maintenance and servicing of Biomedical Equipment. 
• Participates in conferences, tender evaluation, meetings, workshops, seminars, and training, as required. 
• Performs any other duties assigned by Supervisor. 

Special Conditions Associated with the Job:

• Exposure to possible hazards including exposure to infectious disease, ionizing radiation, electric shock, chemical and chemical fumes, high pressure steam, high-pressure air, and various other hazards associated with biomedical engineering work. 
• Required to work beyond normal working hours including weekends as the need arises.
• Required to lift up to 50 pounds of equipment, and to kneel, bend, stand, push/pull equipment carts, during equipment repair. 

NB. ONLY SHORTLISTED APPLICANTS WILL BE ACKNOWLEDGED